Section 158 (Differentials): General Description: Specifications: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When replacing a rear differential assembly, select the correct one according to the following table.
NOTE:
Using the different rear differential assembly causes the drive line and tires to "drag" or emit noise.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS
| MODEL | Non-turbo, with rear drum brake | Non-turbo, with rear disc brake | Turbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | AT | MT | AT | MT, AT | |
| Rear differential type | T-type (without LSD) | T-type (with LSD) | |||
| LSD type | - | Viscous coupling | |||
| Identification | T2 | TP | JP | CF | CF |
| Type of gear | Hypoid gear | ||||
| Gear ratio (Number of gear teeth) | 4.111 (37/9) | 4.444 (40/9) | 4.111 (37/9) | 4.444 (40/9) | 4.444 (40/9) |
| Oil capacity | 0.8 l (0.8 US qt, 0.7 lmp qt) | ||||
| Rear differential gear oil | GL-5 | ||||
- Identification
- Rear differential gear oil
Recommended oil
CAUTION:
Each oil manufacturer has its base oil and additives. Thus, do not mix two or more brands.